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Punch and Judy

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A traditional sideshow often found at seaside resorts, consisting of various glove puppets operated by one person in a small tent-style booth theatre.

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noun

Meaning 2

A two-sided ideological battle, or contradictory arguing.

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: Mester Jakel-teater — traditional puppet show
  • Dutch: Jan Klaassenvoorstelling — traditional puppet show
  • German: Kaspertheater — traditional puppet show
  • German: Kasperltheater — traditional puppet show
  • German: Kasperletheater — traditional puppet show
  • Bavarian German: Kasperltheater — traditional puppet show
  • Polish: Punch i Judy — traditional puppet show